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Marie Beecham
A better kind of antiracism. Brought to you by Marie Beecham — a writer and speaker who shares her practical knowledge, applicable insights, and fresh perspective on race.For access to exclusive new episodes every week, beome a member today.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 26min
124. The Racism That The Least Racist People Are Most Guilty Of [NEW]
The group of people most passionate about racism are as guilty as anyone. On the whole, progressives are heading down a wayward path— generalizing, stereotyping, discriminating— and don't even know it. We need to unpack how "antiracism" can get really racist so you can know how to avoid the major missteps. Related episodes:46. The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & Spotify48. Pt. 2 - The Racism the Least-Prejudiced People Are Most Guilty Of on Apple & SpotifyShould We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Apr 2, 2024 • 20min
123. Is Identity Politics Really a Thing? It's Complicated.
If you've got questions about "identity politics," well, I do too. In this episode, I'm spilling all of my honest thoughts because here's some serious baggage we need to unpack. Related episodes:Intersectionality in 30 Min on Apple & SpotifyThe All-Important Debate: Individual Vs. Group Identity on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Mar 28, 2024 • 31min
122. White People, You Need to Ditch White Guilt
You're tired of it. I'm tired of it. Good-for-nothing white guilt has got to go. Related episodes:On Intersectionality, Breaking Down Collective vs Indiviudual Identity Apple & SpotifyDebunking Implicit Racial Bias on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Mar 26, 2024 • 39min
121. Are Safe Spaces Present Day Segregation?
Recently, more and more schools and companies have been in hot water for trying to create "safe spaces." The issue? In certain cases, these DEI developments are considered legal discrimination. Learn why this is & what to make of all of this.Related episodes:What Makes Safe Spaces Controversial on Apple & SpotifyExposing the Lies That Make Us Fragile on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: The Washington Post, A group demanded a space for students of color. Now they say they’re being called racists. (Phillips, 2017) The Atlantic, The Fine Line Between Safe Space and Segregation (DeRuy, 2016); The New York Post, Segregating kids by race — even as a class exercise — will only fuel endless racial conflict (Tobin, 2021); EdWeek, Safe Space or Segregation? Affinity Groups for Teachers, Students of Color (Pendharkar, 2022).

Mar 21, 2024 • 27min
120. Q&A - Honest Thoughts on Malcolm X, Reverse Racism, Being Called Woke, and More...
The podcast delves into topics like reverse racism and power dynamics, challenges the 'racism = prejudice + power' definition, shares honest thoughts on Malcolm X, discusses the term 'woke,' and emphasizes teaching kids about microaggressions.

Mar 19, 2024 • 30min
119. Q&A - Is Interracial Adoption OK? Is Supporting Police Offensive? And More...
In this episode, I decided to answer questions I've received from all of you! We wade into a whole lot of big topics: Is showing support for police offensive to Black people? How do I know if I'm whitesplaining? What's with the term 'racialized' and when should I be using it? Is it okay for white people to adopt children of color? Listen up and learn a whole lot. Mentioned101. Is Race Real or Not? on Apple and Spotify102. Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and Spotify65. Prejudice in Policing on Apple & SpotifyBiased by Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt41. We Need to Talk About Whitesplaining on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Mar 14, 2024 • 19min
118. When White Antiracists Split Off From People of Color, Pt. 2
White liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing.In this episode, we pull back the curtain: liberals are overestimating racism's reach and that's actually a huge problem. We talk through what liberals tend to get wrong and how to make it right. Related episodes:Microaggressions in 15 Minutes on Apple and SpotifyCRT's Most Loved & Hated Teaching on Apple & SpotifyWe're Getting Unconcious Bias Really Wrong on Apple & SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Mar 12, 2024 • 30min
117. When White Antiracists Split Off From People of Color
In society, more and more things are being deemed racist or problematic. White liberals are leading the charge. The problem? Their views are only getting further from the perspective of people of color.As a matter of fact, white liberals now have much more "progressive" stances on issues of race than people of color themselves, and that's not a good thing. Learn how liberals are prone to do more harm than good.Related episodes:White People Are Only Friends With White People on Apple and SpotifyHow to Cure Racism's Psychological Effects on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Mar 7, 2024 • 30min
116. Wait, Why Are Liberals Opposed to Interracial Marriage?
A lot of people are opposed to interracial relationships. My primary concern is how come liberals have arrived at this conclusion, and it's probably not for the reasons you think. I'll unpack the core beliefs that have led some progressives to oppose interracial marriage - beliefs you probably share, in part. Beliefs we all need to examine and reevaluate.Related episodes:Should We Embrace Race or Move Past It? on Apple and SpotifyCritical Race Theory 101: The 5 Basic Ideas You Need to Know on Apple & SpotifyLearn Critical Race Theory in 20 Minutes on Apple & SpotifyMentioned: Liberals Once Embraced Interracial Relationships Like Mine. What Changed? by Paul KixTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.

Mar 5, 2024 • 23min
115. We're Getting Unconscious Bias Really Wrong
Unconscious racial bias is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Learn what unconscious bias really is, and more importantly, what it isn't. Only when the misconceptions are cleared away can you really know how to do something about it. Related episodes:91. A Thorough Debunking of The Racial Bias Test on Apple and Spotify92. Everyone’s Wrong About Racial Bias, Part Two on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.


